Rusty Willoughby and Scott Walker
Rusty Willoughby’s recommendation: “To me, Scott Walker has always exemplified everything that is wonderful and mysterious about music. His creative output between the years 1967 – 1969 on his solo releases, Scott I – Scott IV can arguably be considered one of the most consistent streaks of musical creativity and confidence ever put to record. Scott’s music is grand American Music filtered through the haze of nascent 1960’s pop artistic renaissance and the old world charm of artists such as Jacques Brel and Yves Montand. Brel, in particularly, was a heavy influence as you’ll find many Brel tunes translated and covered on Scott’s records.
From his early days playing bass in the Walker Brothers (not real brothers, as you probably already know) through his more taciturn stretch composing solo albums, Scott Walker’s continued march from Pop Stardom to Musical Savant was steady as she goes. Eschewing the typical Pop Star lifestyle in pursuit of more pure and honest personal expression, Scott Walker has always been a major influence on me, and i’m sure, any artist looking to find their own way in an absurd and beautiful world.”
About the guest author, Rusty Willoughby: Rusty has been a known entity in the Seattle area since 1990. He’s led and/or performed in local acts Flop, Llama and Pure Joy. He also has a strong collection of solo offerings that carefully balance catchy melodies, sweet harmonies and lush string arrangements. You will hear hints of Elliot Smith, but repeated listens reveal a unique voice that will earn a place on your iTunes most played list. Try starting with his Cobirds Unite
MP3: Too Early by Rusty Willoughby from the Cobirds Unite album
About the guest author, Steve Wynn: Steve Wynn started off as a sportswriter and has also recorded songs about baseball with Peter Buck (of R.E.M.) and Scott McCaughey, so it is only appropriate to learn about Wynn through few of his major stats. First off, he’s recorded 400 songs. He’s also played over 2,000 shows in 25 countries. But as impressive as these numbers are, Wynn’s music offers tons of quality to go along with the impressive quantity. He trail-blazed indie rock with his band, 
has been re-released and was recently named one of the 40 best rock albums of all time by the London Guardian. Since then, Wynn has continued to write and perform and even appeared on the Letterman show with The Baseball Project (video below). There’s plenty of great reading about Steve on the official 
About the guest author, Holly Golightly: Holly Golightly started as a co-founder member of the all girl garage band Thee Headcoatees and has since made 14 solo records, recorded with The White Stripes, and if that isn’t enough, she has a ‘side project’ under the name of Holly Golightly and The Brokeoffs. Her sound is timeless, a “mixture of pre-rock electric country blues, folk and less frantic rock & roll” and she has a 
album that is the perfect starting point for new fans. Set aside some time and learn more about Holly at 
